ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - SIGN-ON UP TO $10K

About the Role

Vertiv's Electrical Reliability Services (ERS) and High Voltage Maintenance (HVM) divisions — a NETA founding company with roots dating back to 1967 — are hiring a Field Engineer – Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) in Atlanta, GA. This is a full-time position with up to 75% regional and national travel. As an elite specialist, you'll solve complex problems for critical infrastructure including hyperscale data centers, healthcare systems, and utility networks powering the AI revolution.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems and equipment up to 500kV
• Conduct power system studies including short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and power quality analysis
• Test and calibrate protective relays (electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based)
• Perform insulation resistance, power factor, and contact resistance testing on transformers, switchgear, cables, and circuit breakers
• Interpret and analyze test results; author comprehensive engineering reports with findings and recommendations
• Troubleshoot complex electrical system failures under time-critical conditions
• Mentor and train Level I/II technicians in the field
• Serve as technical lead on multi-discipline project teams
• Maintain compliance with NETA MTS/ATS standards, NFPA 70E, and OSHA safety requirements

Requirements

• NETA Level III or Level IV Certification (current and in good standing, or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of hands-on electrical testing experience in medium/high voltage environments
• Expert knowledge of NETA MTS and ATS standards
• Proficiency with test equipment: Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, SKF, and equivalent
• Strong understanding of protective relay schemes and coordination
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Willingness to travel regionally (up to 75%)

Preferred Qualifications

• NETA Level IV Certification
• NICET Certification
• Experience with SF6 breaker maintenance
• Power systems engineering or related degree
• Prior leadership/supervisory experience on testing projects
• Experience in data center, utility, or industrial critical power environments

Pay

Base compensation up to $95/hour based on certification level and experience. Aggressive overtime and double-time policies; top performers exceed $200K total annually. Signing bonus up to $10,000 based on certification level. NETA Level-Up cash bonus for every certification level advancement. For certain localities (CA, Cleveland-OH, CO, CT, NYC, MA, ME, MD, NJ, HI, IL, MN, VA, VT, Washington D.C., and Washington state), the anticipated annual salary range is $154,709 to $198,000; ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards including merit increases, annual bonus, stock, profit sharing, allowances, travel/car expenses, and sales incentives based on revenue or utilization per individual offer terms.

Benefits

• Company vehicle: Ford F150 with fuel card — fully maintained
• Per diem: Generous daily rate for out-of-town assignments + travel bonus program
• Retirement: 401(k) with profit sharing
• Medical: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tools & equipment: All PPE, test equipment, smartphone, and laptop provided
• Professional development: Full certification reimbursement + tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Career progression: Clear pathways from Field Engineer → Technical Lead → Services Manager
• Referral bonuses: $7,500+ for successful NETA-certified referrals
• PTO: Flexible paid time off and holiday schedule (9 days holiday pay noted for Washington state)
• Disability coverage included in benefits program

Travel & Schedule

Up to 75% travel for regional and national project assignments. Full-time employment.

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries.

Core Principles: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion. Strategic Priorities: High-Performance Culture, Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Financial Strength.

Job ID: 20267147. Work authorization: Vertiv will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship provided.